Arapaho blackberry
Yes, Arapaho blackberry grows in the Gulf South: LSU AgCenter recommends it for both north and south Louisiana home orchards (The Louisiana Home Orchard, Pub. 1884). The source doesn't give a chill-hour number.
Last updated
- Chill hours
- Not rated
- USDA zones
- 6-9 (general guide for blackberry)
- Pollination
- Self-fruitful
- LSU AgCenter recommends for
- North & south Louisiana
- Notes
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- Sources
- lsuagcenter.com
- Data status
- Recommended in source (no chill number given)
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Where to buy
Prices and stock as we found them on each nursery's site, checked Oct 20, 3:13 PM CDT. Shipping not included; always confirm on the nursery's page.
| Nursery | Price | Size | Stock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edible Landscaping Arapaho Thornless Blackberry PP#8510 | $9.00 | 4 inch 8 sizes, $6.00–$70.00 | In stock | View |
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From our orchard
Notes and photos from our Louisiana homestead orchard are coming soon.
Other blackberry varieties
| Variety | Chill hours | Zones | LSU recommends for | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiowa | Not rated | 6-9 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Ouachita | Not rated | 6-9 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Navaho | Not rated | 6-9 | North Louisiana | listed |
| Apache | Not rated | 6-9 | North Louisiana | listed |
| Brazos | Not rated | 6-9 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Womack | Not rated | 6-9 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Rosborough | Not rated | 6-9 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
| Shawnee | Not rated | 6-9 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
Quick answers
Does Arapaho blackberry grow in Louisiana?
Yes. LSU AgCenter's Louisiana Home Orchard (Pub. 1884) recommends it for both north and south Louisiana.
How many chill hours does Arapaho blackberry need?
LSU AgCenter doesn't publish a chill-hour number for it.
Does Arapaho blackberry need a pollinator?
Self-fruitful.
What USDA zones suit Arapaho blackberry?
Zones 6-9 as a general guide for blackberry.
Where can I buy Arapaho blackberry?
We found it at 1 online nursery on our last check, 1 with it in stock, from $9.00. See the price table above.